Homeland Security

Hegseth Orders US Military to Counter Foreign Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterms

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Image showing Pete Hegseth speaks at a podium as a graphic reads “MIDTERMS PENTAGON ORDER,” highlighting the Pentagon’s 2026 U.S. election security directive.

Hegseth Orders US Military to Counter Foreign Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterms US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered stronger defenses against potential foreign threats ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.The directive has instructed US Cyber Command to use existing cyber capabilities to counter foreign election interference. It has also directed defense intelligence … Read more

Trump Picks Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Chief

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The image shows a collage of Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin as Trump nominates Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.

Trump Picks Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Chief US President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next head of the United States Department of Homeland Security. He will be replacing the agency’s embattled secretary, Kristi Noem. However, Mullin must first be approved by the Senate, and then only he … Read more